Data Security in Cloud Platforms

Data security is a major issue in any cloud computing platform. What are some of the measures that can be taken to ensure that data in a cloud environment is secure? Based on your readings, which platform is easier to configure, patch, and secure? Include some best practices for securing a hypervisor.

Your assignment should be clear and well-written, concise, and logical, using excellent grammar and style techniques.

The length and formatting requirements include:

• 3 pages in length, not including cover and reference pages. Written assignments must have a cover page, section headers, an introduction, a conclusion, and a reference page.
• Formatted according to the APA guidelines.
• Cite a minimum of three sources—two of which should be academic peer-reviewed scholarly sources—to support your positions, claims, and observations, in addition to your textbook